Detroit man accused of torching gas station, injuring clerk
A Detroit man is facing charges after authorities say he poured gasoline in a gas station and lit it on fire Tuesday.
A Detroit man is facing charges after authorities say he poured gasoline in a gas station and lit it on fire Tuesday.
Watch: 2023 Detroit Fireworks light up the riverfront sky
The Ford Fireworks will light up the Detroit sky Monday night. Here's everything you need to know before you go:
The Ford Fireworks will light up the Detroit sky Monday night. Here's everything you need to know before you go:
Michael Myers actor Tyler Mane supporting end to human trafficking with autographs at Astronomicon
Actor Tyler Mane, known best for playing slasher icon Michael Myers, is offering a rare photo opportunity this weekend at Astronomicon 6.5 right here in Metro Detroit.
Actor Tyler Mane, known best for playing slasher icon Michael Myers, is offering a rare photo opportunity this weekend at Astronomicon 6.5 right here in Metro Detroit.
Jack-knifed semi leaks diesel on I-75, blocking traffic heading southbound
The semi-truck driver told police a passenger car cut him off, causing him to crash.
The semi-truck driver told police a passenger car cut him off, causing him to crash.
Woman whose ex-boyfriend admitted to killing in motel, remembered as kind-hearted, soft-spoken
"If you saw her, you would always see her with a beautiful smile on her face, always cheerful, she was good with kids," said Eric McGee, her uncle.
"If you saw her, you would always see her with a beautiful smile on her face, always cheerful, she was good with kids," said Eric McGee, her uncle.
Pharmacist thought he'd never see his children again during ransack robbery in Livonia
Khalil Chahine pushed the panic button – and one of the masked men spotted him do it. The suspect then hit him with several punches.
Khalil Chahine pushed the panic button – and one of the masked men spotted him do it. The suspect then hit him with several punches.
Parents file lawsuit claiming Detroit school staff abused their children, some with special needs
Several parents have filed the lawsuit alleging abuse of power and a cover-up of child abuse, focusing on the Moses Field Elementary School.
Several parents have filed the lawsuit alleging abuse of power and a cover-up of child abuse, focusing on the Moses Field Elementary School.
Detroit Free Press food critic wins James Beard Award
Detroit Free Press restaurant critic Lyndsay Green was recently honored with a James Beard Award.
Detroit Free Press restaurant critic Lyndsay Green was recently honored with a James Beard Award.
Suspect wanted after assaulting man, stealing money from his pockets at Detroit liquor store
Detroit police are searching for a suspect who they say assaulted a man and stole money from the victim at a liquor store on 8 Mile last week.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect who they say assaulted a man and stole money from the victim at a liquor store on 8 Mile last week.
Investigators find fake fed badges, stolen guns after man allegedly shoots at wife in Detroit alley
An investigation after a man allegedly shot at his wife in a Detroit alley led police to fake badges and a cache of guns, including stolen firearms, at his Melvindale home.
An investigation after a man allegedly shot at his wife in a Detroit alley led police to fake badges and a cache of guns, including stolen firearms, at his Melvindale home.
Thieves involved in 'takeover' robbery at Livonia pharmacy arrested after fleeing, crashing
It was a wild scene for Livonia police responding to a robbery after suspects stole cash and hundreds of bottles of prescription drugs.
It was a wild scene for Livonia police responding to a robbery after suspects stole cash and hundreds of bottles of prescription drugs.
Detroit's community-driven comeback on display in Fitzgerald neighborhood
Residents believe the area near Livernois and Six Mile bottomed out in 2015, when vacant homes and blight dominated the streetscapes. Quite the revival has taken hold since then.
Residents believe the area near Livernois and Six Mile bottomed out in 2015, when vacant homes and blight dominated the streetscapes. Quite the revival has taken hold since then.
14-year-old dies from accidental shooting while making video on Detroit's east side
It's unclear how the teen got ahold of the weapon. He was pronounced dead at the hospital after being struck in the side.
It's unclear how the teen got ahold of the weapon. He was pronounced dead at the hospital after being struck in the side.
1 victim shot at Northwest Park in Taylor, no suspects arrested
Police are at the scene of a shooting at Northwest Park in Taylor Wednesday night.
Police are at the scene of a shooting at Northwest Park in Taylor Wednesday night.
$10 million in Covid funding to go towards improving Ecorse Creek Drain
The project will remove obstructions across seven different communities in Wayne County, but $10 million just scratches the surface of what is needed, officials say.
The project will remove obstructions across seven different communities in Wayne County, but $10 million just scratches the surface of what is needed, officials say.
As stolen vehicle numbers surge, Wayne County launches auto theft task force
In Dearborn Heights for example, there have been 125 vehicles stolen just since the first of the year.
In Dearborn Heights for example, there have been 125 vehicles stolen just since the first of the year.
Water main breaks continue to spike in Detroit despite warmer weather
"It’s not really about the air temperature," he said. "But the Detroit River, when it gets hot dramatically, that water is running through pipes and aging infrastructure, it can burst those pipes."
"It’s not really about the air temperature," he said. "But the Detroit River, when it gets hot dramatically, that water is running through pipes and aging infrastructure, it can burst those pipes."
Man tells police to arrest him because he murdered girlfriend at Taylor motel
A woman was found shot to death inside the Tel Wick Motel in Taylor after her boyfriend flagged down a Michigan State Police trooper to tell them he had killed her.
A woman was found shot to death inside the Tel Wick Motel in Taylor after her boyfriend flagged down a Michigan State Police trooper to tell them he had killed her.
Grosse Pointe Schools approve budget cuts of $4.6 million, eliminating teaching jobs
It's been a long year for the school district, which has faced growing concerns that long-declining enrollment numbers would lead to millions in cuts.
It's been a long year for the school district, which has faced growing concerns that long-declining enrollment numbers would lead to millions in cuts.
2 Detroit gas station arson incidents happen within 12 hours; one with blowtorch inside store
One happened when an angry customer used gasoline and a blow torch to light at the Sunoco at Seven Mile. The second incident involved a suspect trying to light an SUV full of accelerants on fire at a downtown Speedway.
One happened when an angry customer used gasoline and a blow torch to light at the Sunoco at Seven Mile. The second incident involved a suspect trying to light an SUV full of accelerants on fire at a downtown Speedway.